Biographical Information
Born: October 8, 1959 in Hillsdale
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Laura
Children: Anna, Clara, Grace
Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Economy, Hillsdale College
Employment/Military Record: President, Leutheuser Buick GMC
Community Activities: Hillsdale County Community Foundation, Right to Life, St Anthony Catholic Church
Religion: Roman Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House Majority Caucus Chair (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House Majority Caucus Chair (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 58th District 2018
General Vote:
22,070 of 31,043 (71%)
Primary Vote:
9,737 of 9,737 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, County Road Association of Michigan, ABC of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 58th District 2016
General Vote:
27,444 of 36,412 (75%)
Primary Vote:
10,119 of 10,119 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers
Michigan House 58th District 2014
General Vote:
17,017 of 23,803 (71%)
Primary Vote:
3,252 of 9,420 (34%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement for primary, sole endorsement for general election), Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Bankers Association PAC
